Colts Land Stable Linebacker CJ Allen

0:00It's April 25th. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI tracking teams, players and standings. The Indianapolis Colts made a smart move in the 2026 NFL Draft, trading back six spots to snag linebacker CJ Allen from Georgia at, pick 53 in the second round. This 6 foot 1, 235 pound beast wore the green dot as a captain for the bulldogs, bringing that high football IQ to anchor. Their defense right away. Allen put up monster numbers last season with 47 solo tackles, eight tackles for loss and two force fumbles, leading Georgia squad. After the Colts shipped Zaire Franklin to Green Bay, they zeroed in on this exact need, grabbing a proven leader with over 1,600. Snaps under his belt. Fans and scouts are buzzing because Allen's all about that discipline grind. His 88.6 run defense grade ranked seventh among draft linebackers, and he missed just seven percent of tackles.

1:01He's the type who fills gaps quick, hammers, runners and doesn't get juped easy, perfect for setting the tone in Indy. One hiccup was a meniscus tear against Texas, but he got surgery and balled out two weeks later versus Texas tech as nails. While he's still sharpening coverage skills, his instincts and block shedding make him a downhill enforcer who translates fast to the pros, Colts GM. This ballered, stuck to his draft back in build script, landing a reliable signal caller who could organize the D from day one. An illegal flash, Allen's steady control might just be the real steel for their rebuild.